VIX Curve ‘Bump’ Shows Stock-Market Anxiety Growing by Midterms

Traders in equity derivatives markets are positioning for increased volatility around the US midterm elections scheduled for November, according to market activity this week. Nvidia Corp.'s earnings report and Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh's scheduled speech at Jackson Hole are among the major events being monitored by investors. The VIX curve, which reflects market expectations for price swings, has shown a pattern consistent with traders hedging against election-period uncertainty.

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